My dishwasher used to clean very well, but is now leaving debris in my glasses and bowls. There is also a loose piece I found in the bottom of the dishwasher, not sure what it is for! The dishwasher is three years old.

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See if the sprayers are rotating(see where the arms are and start it, then open it to see if they have moved, the machine will stop when the door is opened)if not, remove the sprayer arms and clean them as best you can (make sure all the holes are clean) the arms can be removed by turning the x shaped thingy in the middle of it

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